Would buy or use Red one MX

[Dino Jakovic]

Hi guys I been using BMPCC for few years and using raw is just way to go for me. I not a pro or make money of this but i am getting serious learning editing cinematography, directing ect bit of VFX i also have set of lights. Any how i would like to upgrade to 4k camera that shoots raw, i have budget of 5k Canadian that is about 4k American give or take few. I have dedicated storage space and fast computer with raid that is not an issue and FSI monitor when it comes to working with 4k and my projects are not that long. I been looking are red one mx its in my price range i know camera is big old but dam does it produce nice images and i am not afraid to work for my images i have set of Yahica lenses CY mount few MX come with all star mount and i am planing to purchase CY adapter from them also, i know some of you guy will recommend other cameras but i am on a tight budget and that is all can afford. In my case where i don't make money and i am interested in learning would you guys purchase Red one MX as of today. Nd last question would yashica ml 2.8 prime cover the full frame of red mx

Thanks for help and info

And what do you guy think about this deal also come with set of pl mount lenses


Battle Tested Red One MX
Pl Mount
Nikon Mount
35, 50, & 85mm Sony PL mount lenses
28-70mm Nikon Zoom lens
Red Brick Charger
2 Red Bricks (holds a really good charge)
Red power cable ac adapter
Red gobo arm
7" Red LCD
Red bomb evf
650gb Red Drive
3 16gb Red CF Cards
Red Base Station
Red Card Reader
Red Drive Cable
Tiffen 4x4 polarizer
Matte Box with flags and donuts
Redrock Micro shoulder Rig
Wooden Camera rail adapter
15mm and 19mm rails
Arri BP-7 bridge plate and dovetail
Manfrotto 516 fluid had (broken pan lock) with 3193 sticks
Pelican case and three other cases for camera equipment. Tripod bag for tripod.

 

[Mark K.]

I think it's a poor choice for a beginner due to size/ergonomics. It's a camera that really needs an AC at the very least to help manage it. And if you're not working in that realm yet, I think you'll find the camera pretty difficult to manage. Their are more appropriate options out there.

 

[Steve Sherrick]

I think it's a poor choice for a beginner due to size/ergonomics. It's a camera that really needs an AC at the very least to help manage it. And if you're not working in that realm yet, I think you'll find the camera pretty difficult to manage. Their are more appropriate options out there.

I think an AC is a good idea for any camera that has challenging focus needs, lots of lens changes throughout a shoot, lots of support gear. Red One is no exception. However, I have logged many hours solo with the camera and can handle it just fine. All depends on how you approach it. I keep my rig lean when I'm filming solo. Small lenses, often sans matte box, screw-in filters/hoods instead.
I will say, it's not a camera you throw in your sling bag and pull out at spontaneous moments no matter where you are. It is definitely not that. But that's also a different form of filmmaking, and perhaps not what the OP intends to use it for.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Great system we still use ours.
My boss goes out on his own with it but its costly.
He wont run it solo without the RT, EZ-Rig and Flowcine.

 

[Matt Doane]

We still get a great image out of ours and we're typically a two person crew. The only real downside is the weight, and if I plan well enough that's not a deal breaker.